Meet Robinson R22 Beta II
Frank Robinson developed the R22 as a light helicopter, with production beginning in 1979. Its compact cabin, exposed tail boom and simple-looking rotor arrangement made it a familiar training and private-use aircraft.
The Beta II is a specific development within the family. Its unboosted controls and trim arrangements are different from the hydraulic and automatic flight-control systems of larger helicopters. The simulator manual's description of the cyclic trim cord should therefore be read on its own terms, rather than described as an autopilot.
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Robinson R22 Beta II
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Direct controls and a mechanical trim aid
The R22 overview describes direct, unboosted controls. Its right-trim system uses a pulley and spring arrangement to relieve cyclic load associated with faster flight. This is a mechanical trim aid, distinct from the autopilot or stability systems described for larger helicopters.
Laminar Research · Robinson R22 Beta II POH ↗Laminar R22 guide · PDF pp.4,8,33
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